Snakes in New Zealand
Joe made this Official Information request to Ministry for Primary Industries
The request was refused by Ministry for Primary Industries.
From: Joe
Dear Ministry for Primary Industries,
I request any and all information about wild snakes in New Zealand, in particular all information, documents, emails and official correspondence about snake sightings in Grey Valley or the wider west coast/Greymouth/Hokitika areas of the South Island. Please exclude any information about sea snakes that have washed up on New Zealand beaches or snakes that are in zoos.
Yours faithfully,
Joe
From: Ministerials
Ministry for Primary Industries
Dear Joe,
Thank you for your email below. This is to acknowledge that your request for information will be considered and an answer provided in accordance with the Official Information Act. If you have questions about the progress of your request please contact [email address]
Regards,
Sophie Howden | Ministerial Support Officer
Ministerials & Business Support | Office of the Director-General
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua
Web: Ministerials Kotahi Page or www.mpi.govt.nz
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From: Keegan Platten
Ministry for Primary Industries
Hi Joe,
As mentioned on your other request, I am the advisor working on these
responses. As with your previous request, this is a very broad request
which is likely to cover many documents. I am aware that MPI did an
investigation into a suspected 1994 sighting in Grey Valley. Would you be
happy to narrow your request to investigation reports relating to this
particular suspected sighting?
Thanks
Keegan
Keegan Platten | Senior Adviser – Official Information Act
Office of the Director-General | Ministerials and Business Support | Ph:
04 831 3057
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatû Ahu Matua | Pastoral House 25
The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 New Zealand Web:
[1]www.mpi.govt.nz
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From: Keegan Platten
Ministry for Primary Industries
Hi Joe,
I note that MPI is still waiting for further clarification on this
request. As you may be aware, the OIA requires a decision to be made as
soon as practicable. As such, in the absence of this clarification, MPI
may need to consider refusing this request as it would require substantial
collation and research.
Please get in touch as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Keegan Platten | Senior Adviser – Official Information Act
Office of the Director-General | Ministerials and Business Support | Ph:
04 831 3057
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatû Ahu Matua | Pastoral House 25
The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 New Zealand Web:
[1]www.mpi.govt.nz
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From: Keegan Platten
Ministry for Primary Industries
HI joe,
Please find attached MPI’s response
Regards,
Keegan
Keegan Platten | Senior Adviser – Official Information Act
Office of the Director-General | Ministerials and Business Support | Ph:
04 831 3057
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatû Ahu Matua | Pastoral House 25
The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 New Zealand Web:
[1]www.mpi.govt.nz
From: Keegan Platten
Sent: Monday, 5 March 2018 5:34 PM
To: '[FOI #7296 email]'
<[FOI #7296 email]>
Subject: Clarification required
Hi Joe,
I note that MPI is still waiting for further clarification on this
request. As you may be aware, the OIA requires a decision to be made as
soon as practicable. As such, in the absence of this clarification, MPI
may need to consider refusing this request as it would require substantial
collation and research.
Please get in touch as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Keegan Platten | Senior Adviser – Official Information Act
Office of the Director-General | Ministerials and Business Support | Ph:
04 831 3057
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatû Ahu Matua | Pastoral House 25
The Terrace | PO Box 2526 | Wellington 6140 New Zealand Web:
[2]www.mpi.govt.nz
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References
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1. http://www.mpi.govt.nz/
2. http://www.mpi.govt.nz/
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